A landmark of diversity, it was one of the first full-color picture books to feature an African-American child as its hero, without any narrative about race.

COLUMBIA — Erica Martin and Aireen Arellano decided to create a children’s book based on their personal experiences ... “As a ...

Alonso notes that the most important thing anyone can do, especially in the U.S., is plant milkweed native to where they live ...